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BAE develops precision bomb for fighter

Warton, UK, March 9, 2011

UK-based BAE Systems, a global defence and aerospace systems company, has developed a precision guided bomb to enhance the multi-role combat capabilities of its fighter aircraft Eurofighter Typhoon.

The milestone was achieved when the avionics system was used to safely release the Paveway IV precision guided bomb in an hour long test flight over the Aberporth Range in Wales.

Typhoon test pilot Nat Makepeace, who was at the controls of development aircraft IPA6, said: “This was a successful test flight demonstrating the avionics system is able to use global positioning system (GPS) data and target information sourced from the aircraft to prepare for the release. All communication with the aircraft and safe release of the bomb went to plan.”